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JWR 183Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 183Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 36,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,413 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

underbody heavily painted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 33,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

underbody heavily painted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,905 miles

O/s/f rackend has slight play

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,088 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,989 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hydraulic clutch pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,132 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r lens cracked

wipers only on slow speed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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JWR 183Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWR 183Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWR 183Y registered?

JWR 183Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JWR 183Y safe to buy?

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